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Judge Rules DHS Illegally Canceled Temporary Protected Status

4/10/2026

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Judge Murphy ruled that DHS did not legally cancel Temporary Protected Status for certain countries.
Conservatives criticized Judge Murphy for perceived judicial overreach and questioned his jurisdiction.
Senator Eric Schmitt argued that the ruling undermines the rule of law.
The Supreme Court has previously reversed Murphy's decisions, which emphasized his disregard for the court's authority.
The Department of Justice may appeal and escalate the dispute.

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Judge Murphy ruled that DHS did not legally cancel Temporary Protected Status for certain countries.
Conservatives criticized Judge Murphy for perceived judicial overreach and questioned his jurisdiction.
Senator Eric Schmitt argued that the ruling undermines the rule of law.
The Supreme Court has previously reversed Murphy's decisions, which emphasized his disregard for the court's authority.
The Department of Justice may appeal and escalate the dispute.